I was driving down Henderson Hwy the other day and saw someone on a Harley sporting brand new Hells Angels colors. I thought they were all in jail. I remember a few years ago the police rounded them all up and put them away. I also remember once the Angels were off the streets, the young criminals got a bit out of control.
The Angels kept the gangs in line. They made sure the young gang members were not bringing too much attention to themselves. The Angels are business men, and they have rules (or maybe guidelines) they adhere to. One rule, or guideline is that they don't cause trouble with regular citizens. It's bad for business. But when the Hells Angels were rounded up and put in jail, nobody was left to keep the young gang members in line.
So, when I saw the colors the other day, I got a bit excited. Could it be? Are they back? Are the Hells Angels back in town? I sure hope so. I look forward to spotting more H.A. colors on the backs of bikers this summer. And each time I do, I will feel that much safer, in my home in the North End of Winnipeg.
It's an odd statement to make; that I will feel safer when the Angels are back in town. But it is true. If the Police cannot keep these young gang members in line, the Angels definitely can. And the gang members will actually listen to the H.A. They will listen because there are real consequences to not listening to a Hells Angel. There is a consequence that the law cannot provide. But it is one that the young punks know and fear.
As odd a statement as this is, the North End, and Winnipeg in general, just might be safer with the Hells Angels running security over the gangs.
The Hell's Angels don't usually wear their colours in the city. You might have seen a "wannabe" who will probably get his butt kicked for wearing the colours on the street.
ReplyDeleteIt is very sad when we hope the more experienced gangsters can keep the idiots in check. Where is Tony Soprano when you need him?
The news this week was very frightening and frustrating with all of the violent crimes committed by people under 17. If they don't start putting them in jail before they kill people, they are not doing them or us a service.
The feds need to get going with the changes to the Young Offenders Act as, I think, most people are for some serious changes. That poor man at the Pizza Hotline would probably still be alive if that little punk was in custody for his other crimes. What needless pain for the family. My heart goes out to them.
High point? It didn't happen in the North End for a change.
Marie is on tne money! The gov. needs to be on top & in charge! The criminals of any age need to pay for the crime! This easy going for under 18 is bullshit! And giving the ruthless room to breath and further perpetuate their crimes is bullshit! Let's support all gov's efforts to put a stop to crime! And let the offenders pay thier dues...with severity!
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you got it all wrong....the Hells Angels are just another form of criminal activity...comparable to the state...the state itself is a criminal organization that doesn,t bother its citizens unless they break their rules,,,sound familiar...the difference is the state pretends to care about its citizens while at the same time does so only to extract taxes from them...its not as rough as the Angels might be to you if they wanted something...
DeleteI knew a guy who wore as much HA clothing as possible. He was definitely not a gang member and bragged about his connections at work and outside of work.
ReplyDeleteOne day I guess he bragged to the wrong guy, and within 48 hours, he never wore, spoke, or bragged about the HA. Rumour has it he got roughed up by legitimate bikers for being a poser.
The Winnipeg Hells AAngels have been closed down and in good time too bye bue boys you wont be missed
ReplyDeletena na na na na na na hey hey hey GOODBYE!
ReplyDeleteSaw a few patches yesterday riding around together. I think they are defiantly back. And yes I said the same thing you did. Well the little punk gangs will be put in check.
ReplyDeletewhat say you now?
ReplyDeleteThis post was definitely on my mind the past few days. I was wondering if I still believed the words I typed, and I would have to say I do.
ReplyDeleteI believe when the Angels were rounded up to such a complete extent in Winnipeg, they left a void just waiting to be filled. First it was the street gangs running amuck. But now it has escalated. I do not condone these current actions, but voids in the end get filled. Lets hope no more innocent people are involved.
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ReplyDeleteok, so y would u be happey if thay r in town. thay could alwayse kill u in a heartbeat. u should think about that bud!
ReplyDeletethose that have it tend not to flaunt it....i always get a kick outa the clowns who are all decked out in support apperil, going on about this and that....dude your a posser, we all know when ya got it ya aint braggin about it... i myself would b happier with a larger HA pressance as i know it puts alot of the wannbe goofs and younger less experianced members in check....just my thought
ReplyDeleteI live in Winnipeg and I hang out Downtown there are so maney stupid people down there saying they are MW's and that they are at war with HA and stuff but clearly they are not MW's alot of ppl who say they are part of a gang dont know dittaly. MW;s work under HA as puppets do there shit for them. Now Rock machiene has come to Winnipeg now that worries me they bommed a car in montreal with a 5 year old adn a 6 year old in it with no remorse i want the HA's back and outta jail. now kids are jackin old ppl and hurtign lil kids like comon what happenedc to selling makeign money adn flippign it and u dotn have beef unless other gangs are on ur teritiory not he looked at me funny lets mays him type thing the HA hept everyone under controle they need to be released and do a sweep of winnipeg
ReplyDeleteNOT TO MENTION HA'S ARE BACK TO DO A SWEET OF WINNIPEG ADN GET RID OFF ALL YOU GOOFS OUT THERE BEETIGN UP OLD LADIES ADN MEN AND YOUNG CHILDREN AND MAISING AND STABBING INOCENT PPL I SWEEER U GUYS NEED TO GET UR SHIT TOGETHER AND DO YOUR RESEARCH THEY ARE BACK THEY ARE COMEIGN FROM OUR OTHER PROVENCES
ReplyDeleteOnly one thing more important then one mans life is order. With all these little wannabes its chaos brought by anyone with the jelousy of people in these gangs/familys. Winnipeg needs H.A they are the police of the black market. Protection from the protection we have set in place. Events happen as a reprocusion not an advancement. H.a u need to take care of these goons and clean up this city
ReplyDeleteTell the families of innocent bystanders that the H A shit doesn't affect so called normal people. Really the first post on the top of this page was just the dumbest thing I have ever heard.
ReplyDeleteJust saw a full patch hell's angel on portage near assiniboine park seemed like it was the real thing
ReplyDeleteWinnipeg seems to have more than their share of criminals.
ReplyDeleteProblem is an ineffective federal government that does not have the will to do away with the young offenders act that should never have been enacted in the first place.
Weak laws and weaker jail sentences for those they do manage to get inside a prison.
LIFE in prison should mean LIFE ! Your there until your dead !
Every were else laws are strict , and if our country does not want to become a sanctuary for all the assholes of the planet we need to bring laws up to snuff and soon.
Adult CRIME ' adult TIME ! lose the young offenders act !
They will regroup saw 2 zigzags in st.vital mall they were told to take off their jackets or leave but they are still around so our red lined they don't flaunt their patches but you can always tell they aren't perfect but who is, they keep this city safer and keep all the shit talkers down it is true other chapters of 81 are scoping out Winnipeg saw about 16 members of the Alberta chapter cruise down portage the other day didn't cause any panic or problems,actually got a few cheers from pedestrians and people in cars who pulled over for them. They will regroup and they will be more vigilant.
ReplyDeleteLISTEN ALL YOU PUNK ASSES..THE ANGELS ARE HERE TO STAY.YOU DO NOT LIKE IT .MOVE...THEY PROVIDE A SERVICE THAT THE COPS CAN NOT.RESPECT THERES SERVICES THAT THEY PROVIDE.CRIME WILL ONLY GO UP OVER NIGHT WITHOUT THEM.THE COPS HAVE TO ANSWER TO A HIGHER UP. THE ANGELS ANSWER TO NO ONE.GOT IT...............
ReplyDeletethe angels are the lesser of some of the evils out there.
ReplyDeletebut by no means are they on anyone's side but their own.